US Bridges

Local 56 H.0-610 over Middle Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 4.0S 7.9E of Dwight · Structure no. 000640913904680

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 56 H.0-610 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 56 H.0-610 over Middle Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 56 H.0-610
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location4.0S 7.9E of Dwight
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78234, -96.44669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 56 H.0-610 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 56 H.0-610 over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 56 H.0-610 over Middle Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 56 H.0-610 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 56 H.0-610 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.